Example sentences of "of [v-ing] a long [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you 're thinking of tackling a long distance footpath staying at youth hostels and guest houses , then this size sack is ideal as your load is mainly bulky spare clothing rather than weighty hardware . |
| 2 | A link involves fundraising both to meet the costs of sustaining a long distance friendship and to provide funds to help to support Christian Aid 's existing partnership with the Third World community with which there is a link . |
| 3 | Alcohol is a poor way of getting a long sleep as its diuretic effect wakes you because of a full bladder . |
| 4 | This is the practice of buying a long line of stock from one seller and then selling the shares through the market . |
| 5 | The Coal Board decided to change the work organisation in order to introduce new coal-cutting equipment capable of cutting a long stretch of wall at a time . |
| 6 | I could not face the prospect of spending a long holiday in Weymouth , because I would argue with my sister , and it rains too much in Weymouth . |
| 7 | From here Dalles Grises takes six pitched of VS worthwhile for the feeding of doing a longer route in such an impressive place . |
| 8 | As soon as they arrived at the auberge , Rose announced her intention of having a long soak in the bath followed by a lie down . |
| 9 | You may have recollections of taking a long time to achieve competence in one particular skill , and wonder whether on returning you will be given adequate time to practise and revise . |
| 10 | It is working in partnership with Norway 's Statoil on other opportunities , including possible projects in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan , as part of the process of taking a longer look ahead at business prospects than the average City scribbler cares to take into account . |
| 11 | The potential benefits of achieving a long term reduction in excessive vehicle speeds are considerable . |
| 12 | Sixth — It is contemplated that during the period of the loan , discussions take place to explore the possibility of achieving a longer term solution , either by way of transferring ownership of some or all of the paintings to the Foundation or extending the loan for a second or further term if the initial lease arrangement works well for all concerned . |
| 13 | I am against the custom of pillaging a long work for its ‘ beauties ’ and letting the rest sink or swim . |
| 14 | It would be better for law and order if criminals were deterred by the possibility of receiving a longer sentence . |